Posts Categorized: Destination Weddings
Destination I Do: West Coast Canada
While we’re based in Edmonton, Alberta, we’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings in many beautiful destinations – both in Canada and abroad! This series will showcase some of our favourite locations including information for couples considering a wedding away from home.
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Destination ‘I Do’ Wedding Series: West Coast Canada
The term destination wedding typically evokes images of a sandy ceremony in a sunny locale. But you don’t have to look too far to find amazing coastal destinations right here in Canada.
Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. Victoria has long been known as the ‘City of Gardens’ with it’s countless formal gardens, parks and extensive bike trails throughout the city and surrounding area. With its charming character and laidback vibe, it’s easy to see why Victoria has received accolades as the ‘Most Romantic City in Canada’.
Pender Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands along the Pacific Coast, and let me tell you, it’s spectacular. From the vast blue Pacific Ocean to lush green landscapes, your wedding photos will be incredible. Quaint and unspoiled, Pender Island can be accessed daily via ferry, seaplane or water taxi.
We’ve had the pleasure of working at two incredible West Coast wedding venues:
Above Location: Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, Victoria, B.C.
Real Wedding: Megan + Peter
Above Location: Poets Cove Resort & Spa, Pender Island, B.C.
Real Wedding: Stephanie + Clark
Photo Credits: Jesse Holland Photography, C.J. Scott Photography.
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Victoria Wedding Planning + Design
Vancouver Island Wedding Planning + Design
Destination I Do: Los Cabos, Mexico
While we’re based in Edmonton, Alberta, we’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings in many beautiful destinations – both in Canada and abroad! This series will showcase some of our favourite locations including information for couples considering a wedding away from home.
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Destination ‘I Do’ Wedding Series: Los Cabos, Mexico
We love Los Cabos as a wedding destination and have been fortunate to plan several there over the past few years. Why?
- Proximity to Western Canada – Cabo is a quick (direct!) flight from Alberta.
- Picturesque views – from expansive desserts to aqua blue waters, a gorgeous marina and the famous El Arco, your wedding photos will be incredible
- Climate – Cabo has very consistent weather. It is generally warm and dry, not humid. Average temperatures range from 19°C – 30°C.
- People – the local vendors are so warm and welcoming, it makes the destination wedding planning process smooth and enjoyable.
Over the years we’ve worked at some incredible Los Cabos wedding venues:
Here are a few photos of our Los Cabos Weddings to show you Cabo at its finest…
Above Location: Melia Cabo Real
Real Weddings: Robyn + Aaron // Naomi + Tim
Above Location: Hotel RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas
Real Wedding: Jaclyn + Curtis
Above Location: Sunset Da Mona Lisa Restaurant
Real Wedding: Kim + Pierre
Photo Credits: PHOTOPHILCRO, Ana and Jerome Photography, Carey Nash Photography, Kelly Redinger Photographer.
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Los Cabos Wedding Planning + Design
Canmore Wedding Planner: Maureen + Tyler
The Pavilion at Silvertip Resort in Canmore was the perfect Rocky Mountain venue for Maureen + Tyler’s winter wedding getaway.
It was important to Maureen + Tyler that the weekend was a celebration filled with personalized touches, wow-factor décor, and fun! The weekend kicked off with a welcome cocktail party in the penthouse suite at Grande Rockies Resort, and the fun continued with a killer dance party and soft serve ice cream station to finish off the evening festivities.
See more of this delightful winter wedding on Canadian Mountain Chic, with photography by Midnightea and Retrospekt Designs.
The décor shots were taken by Edmonton wedding photographer Retrospekt Designs.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Canmore Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Wedding Photography: Midnightea
- Décor Photography: Retrospekt Designs
- Videographer: A Love Story
- Officiant: Klaus Ohlhoff
- Ceremony Music: Lily Quartet
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
- Invitations/Stationery: Bride (Little Red Inc.)
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals Banff
- Wooden Boxes for Centrepieces: Naturally Chic
- Transportation: Highland VIP
- Babysitting Service: My Hotel Sitter
- Hair + Makeup: Botega Hair Salon
- Rings: Tacori
- Earrings: Tiffany & Co.
- Bridal Gown + Veil: Lazarro, Delica Bridal
- Bridesmaids Gowns: Dessy, Cameo & Cufflinks
Lake Louise Wedding Planner: Tess + James
Planning an early May wedding in Alberta is always a gamble in terms of weather, but when you’re getting married at one of the most picturesque locations in the country, you really can’t go wrong! Driving to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the roads were clear and the sky was blue. As we approached this renowned retreat in the Rockies, the snow began to fall and we woke up the next morning to the most gorgeous view – it felt like we were inside a snow globe peering out!
Tess + James’ vision for their mountain destination wedding was to host an intimate celebration full of warmth and romance. With nods of Tuscan influence, organic greenery and an abundance of lush florals covered the tables, while gold candelabras added formality and elegance to the beautiful Victoria ballroom. A dramatic king’s table set in front of the stone fireplace hosted the 14-person wedding party.
As always, Kelly Redinger did an incredible job capturing the day!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Lake Louise Wedding Planning + Design
Rocky Mountain Weddings
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Kelly Redinger
- Officiant: Klaus Ohlhoff
- Ceremony Music: Music Mosaic Trio
- Reception Music: DJ Larrington
- Invitations/Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals Banff
- Aisle Runner: The Original Runner Co.
- Macaron Favours: Whippt Desserts & Catering
- Hair/Makeup: Avenue Beauty
- Gown: Pronovias
Valentine’s Day Wedding at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
For C+B, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is not just a beautiful mountain resort. It holds special meaning in their relationship, as it is where they first met while attending a conference as University students. Ten years later, they chose to hold their wedding here – on Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t get more romantic than that!
For privacy reasons we aren’t sharing any photos of the happy couple and their guests, but we wanted to showcase some of the gorgeous décor we designed, and acknowledge the talented team of event professionals who helped bring this day to life.
- The luxurious custom invitation and stationery suite by Palettera featured gold foil application and letterpress printing, with custom illustrations of places of significance to their love story. The invitations were delivered in gorgeous boxes lined with red rose paper and finished with satin ribbon.
- Guest tables were dressed in cream overlays with embroidered appliques, giving a soft and romantic look to the Beauvert Ballroom. Natural Manzanita tree centrepieces designed by fabLOOMosity twinkled with gold votives that hung from the branches, while a base of hydrangea and lush garden roses spilled onto the tables. Pearl glass charger plates, cranberry napkins and letterpress menus completed each setting.
- The 18-person wedding party sat at a dramatic King’s Table covered in a lush floral tablescape of textural greens, cream and burgundy blooms, and ample candlelight.
- The Art of Cake designed a gorgeous four-tier cake covered in hand-sculpted gold petals.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Carey Nash Photography
- Officiant: Jonathan Denis
- Ceremony Music: Bel Suono String Quartet
- Cocktail Music: Jeff Tobert, Spanish Guitar
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B / DJ Kwake)
- Invitations/Stationery: Palettera
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Rentals/Drapery: Special Event Rentals
- Lighting: PSAV
- Cake: The Art of Cake
- Hair/Makeup: Hairwe.
Los Cabos Wedding Planner: Kim + Pierre
“You can’t stop love.” It’s a phrase Kim + Pierre have used to describe their serendipitous relationship over the years, and again proved to be so true for their Los Cabos destination wedding.
Long story short: about a week and a half before the wedding was to take place in beautiful Cabo, we had to move up the date to 4 days earlier! A change in Pierre’s work schedule meant that he could only be in Cabo for 24 hours (say what!?) – but Kim + Pierre took it all in stride and knew that the most important outcome of the entire trip was that they would be husband and wife.
Everything had to be moved- the venue, hair, makeup, transportation, décor, flowers. We were very lucky that all our wonderful suppliers were so accommodating and able to make the new date work. The experience reiterated why Cabo is one of our favourite spots for destination weddings.
And so the whirlwind wedding began, first with a surprise legal ceremony at the Edmonton International Airport in the early hours of the morning! Then we boarded the plane with the newlyweds and made our way to Cabo, landing mid-afternoon. The group was transported to our incredible resort – Secrets Puerto Los Cabos – and I took off to the wedding venue while the ladies began hair and makeup.
The symbolic ceremony and reception were both held at Sunset Da Mona Lisa – rated one of the Top 5 Coolest Restaurants in the World! I was in awe of the view and have to share this photo I took during setup at sunset – absolutely breathtaking!
It was a busy and action-packed day, but certainly the most memorable wedding experience I’ve had to date. Kim + Pierre’s friends and family were so welcoming and it was so much fun to share this adventure with them.
Kim + Pierre’s incredible wedding story was featured in The Edmonton Journal, and photographer Kelly Redinger does a beautiful job sharing this wedding on his blog.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Los Cabos Wedding Planning + Design
Edmonton Destination Wedding Planner
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Travel Agent: LY Cruising & Adventure Travel
- Photography: Kelly Redinger
- Officiant: Reverend Diego Vidal
- Ceremony Music: Trio Los Mosquitos
- Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
- Florist: Cabo Floral Studio
- Décor: Linens, Things & More
- Transportation: Transpeninsula Los Cabos
- Hair: Neysa Berman, Blanc Salon
- Makeup: Neysa Berman, Blanc Salon
- Earrings: Delica Bridal
- Gown: Novelle Bridal
- Resort: Secrets Puerto Los Cabos
- Wedding Venue: Sunset Da Mona Lisa Restaurant
Canmore Wedding Planner: Melissa + Trevor
Melissa + Trevor contacted us almost two years before their Canmore wedding weekend. Living in Fort McMurray, they wanted to ensure they had lots of time to enjoy the process and weren’t rushed with meetings and bookings. It was such a pleasure working with this sweet, easy-going couple!
Their guests were travelling from all over Canada, so Melissa + Trevor wanted to ensure the priority for the weekend was a FUN, relaxing experience for their family and friends. We lucked out with perfect weather all weekend, and their dream of an outdoor ceremony in the mountains came true! Both ceremony and reception were held at Canmore Nordic Centre.
Photographik did an incredible job capturing Melissa + Trevor’s big day, both on film and with still images. Enjoy this selection of photos and check out their Wedding Film as well.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Canmore Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Photographik
- Videography: Photographik
- Officiant: Karyn Faryna
- Ceremony Music: Andrew Ibanez
- Reception Music: Banff Entertainment
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florist: Flower Artistry
- Décor: Special Event Rentals Banff
- Transportation: Blue Sky Limos
- Shuttle: Highland Executive Chauffeurs
- Cake: Cake Rhapsody
- Hair: JK Hair Designs
- Makeup: Avenue Beauty
Miami Beach Wedding Planner: Brianna + Cameron
Brianna and Cameron’s friends and family travelled from Edmonton and all over North America for their destination wedding in the Miami South Beach area. Many made a vacation out of the trip, taking in the gorgeous beaches and enjoying the world-renowned nightlife and opulent restaurants. It was my first time there, and I have to say – I absolutely loved it! Besides the amazing weather, Miami offers the perfect balance between relaxation and fast-paced fun – there’s something for everyone.
The wedding events took place at The Tides South Beach – an Art Deco masterpiece on Ocean Drive designed by Kelley Wearstler. Guests were welcomed with a poolside cocktail party the day before the wedding. This was a great opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle while enjoying the Florida sun.
Brianna and Cam opted for an early evening ceremony, so they took their photos in the afternoon at the stunning Vizcaya Gardens and on the historic South Beach strip. Overlooking turquoise blue waters and a white sandy beach, they said ‘I Do’ on the rooftop terrace of the Tides Penthouse Suite. After a delicious dinner and some very heartfelt toasts, the celebrations continued with authentic Cuban cigar rollers and lots of rooftop dancing!
The next morning everyone gathered to reminisce about the night’s events over brunch at the very fabulous Delano South Beach. Jessica Fern Facette did a great job (as always!) capturing Brianna and Cam’s laid-back, sophisticated style and the events of this incredible South Beach destination wedding!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Miami Beach Wedding Planning + Design
Destination Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Jessica Fern Facette
- Marriage Commissioner: Peggy Lewis
- Reception Music: Carlos Abanto
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florist: The Flower Bazaar
- Cake: Tides South Beach
- Cigar Roller: On-Site Cigar Entertainment
- Rentals: Panache
- Bride’s Hair: Colleen McGinn
- Bride’s Makeup: Adrianne Thompson
- Bridal Party Hair + Makeup: Josie Miller
- Gown: Lanvin
- Shoes: YSL – Yves Saint Laurent